A police official working as a crossing guard Friday morning in Cecil County saved a child’s life.Video posted on Facebook by Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger shows North East police Cpl. Annette Goodyear working outside North East Middle School when a student approached the crosswalk.Goodyear signaled to an oncoming car to stop and the child began to cross the street, but the car didn’t stop right away, and Goodyear pulled the child to safety at the last moment.North East police Cpl. John Fakner said Goodyear was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and was later released.The driver of the car was cited for several traffic violations including negligent driving, the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office said.Hornberger said North East Mayor Michael Kline and the town are working on commendations for Goodyear’s bravery and swift action.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
A police official working as a crossing guard Friday morning in Cecil County saved a child’s life.
Video posted on Facebook by Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger shows North East police Cpl. Annette Goodyear working outside North East Middle School when a student approached the crosswalk.
Goodyear signaled to an oncoming car to stop and the child began to cross the street, but the car didn’t stop right away, and Goodyear pulled the child to safety at the last moment.
North East police Cpl. John Fakner said Goodyear was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and was later released.
The driver of the car was cited for several traffic violations including negligent driving, the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office said.
Hornberger said North East Mayor Michael Kline and the town are working on commendations for Goodyear’s bravery and swift action.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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